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Compare train and bus for Montluel to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montluel to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 118 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 118, while a train costs an average of Kč 166.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Kč 166 Average price | Kč 118 Average price Cheapest | Kč 149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Montluel to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Montluel to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Montluel to Lyon:
A bus is Kč 48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montluel to Lyon costing on average Kč 166.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (22m by train vs 35m by car). Tickets start at around Kč 166 compared to roughly Kč 149 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Montluel to Lyon
How to get from Montluel to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montluel to Lyon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:26 AM 0h22 Montluel 10:48 AM Lyon Kč 176 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:26 AM 0h22 Montluel 10:48 AM Lyon Kč 176 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:26 AM 0h22 Montluel 10:48 AM Lyon Kč 176 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Montluel to Lyon:
A bus is Kč 48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montluel to Lyon costing on average Kč 166.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montluel and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Montluel station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Travel with SNCF | Autocar to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Lyon by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with SNCF | Autocar.
- 8 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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